Case Prefrence

[moosh151]

I am getting a new system and I am getting the NZXT Lexa S gaming tower. I was wondering how the airflow was and just general thoughts or maybe suggestions

 

[shadow187]

With gaming cases, you can't go wrong with the Antec 1200, or the HAF932.

 

[moosh151]

Best answer selected by Moosh151.

 

[moosh151]

What about the PSI CyborgX or PSI CycloneX

 

[JohnnyLucky]

^5 +1 what shadow said.

The Antec 1200 and the Coolermaster HAF 932 cases have excellent ventilation, airflow, and cooling. Both cases are among the best for cooling. I have a HAF 932. It is a huge beast. The is plenty of room for larger video cards. Cable management is excellent.

The door on the front bezel of the Lexa S restricts airflow. The interior of the case is pretty much a standard configuration. Cable management is difficult. Larger video cards may not fit.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I'd hold off until the new babies arrive that were shown at CES.

Antec Dark Fleet
http://www.futurelooks.com/ces-2010-antec-unveils-the-lanboy-air-and-the-most-important-product-of-ces/

Thermaltake
http://www.futurelooks.com/ces-2010-whats-up-at-thermaltake/

Coolermaster
http://www.thinkcomputers.org/ces-2010-cooler-master/

as for now, I'll echo shadow's comment ....full towers offer several advantages and, side by side, are barely larger than today's mid towers.

Antec 1200 w/ CP-850 ($244)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.335367

HAF 932 w/ Corsair HX850 ($340)

In the mid tower arena

The Antec 900/902 and new LANBoy Air should be considered as well as the HAF 922. The NZXT seems to have some HS Fan and other clearance issues

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=411&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5